T-ball

Clayton started his first season of T-ball in May.  They had some practices and are now having their games.  He loves it and has really been improving.  They get to try to hit the ball without the tee and then after 4 tries they use the tee.  I have been pretty impressed with the kids.  He looks adorable in his hat, t-shirt and pants.  Justin would kill me for saying that.  His strength is definitely throwing!  He is on the Dodgers this year.  Maddie has been great about going to the games.  We have done ice cream afterwards a couple of times which always sweetens the deal for her.  Just another reminder of how fast he is growing up!

Summer Fun

I am not complaining about the lack of heat this year, but it has put a damper on the kids pool time.  The had a blast in it yesterday afternoon though.  I think they were outside for 4 hours straight until we made them come in to shower and go to bed.  They are too funny in their goggles.  They put the little lawn table we have by the pool and were using it to jump off of.  I also threw in a ton of change for them to find.  I told them if they could tell me what the coins were they could keep them.  That kept them occupied for quite a while.  They love money.    Oh and of course we had to take an ice cream sandwhich break.  At least it wasn’t freeze pops.  I have to say I think my kids are averaging about 10 a day of those.  Oops!  That what being a kid and summer is all about though!

Swim Lessons

The kiddos took swim lessons at the River Plex this spring and loved it. It worked out that they had them back to back so while the other one was doing lessons they got to play in the fun zero depth pool that has slides, etc.  They both loved the water although Clayton preffered the pools with the warmer water!

5 Years Old!

Wow, I am once again behind but our big boy turned 5 back in April!  I can't imagine that this guy was born 2lbs 1 oz 5 years ago.  He has come soooo far.  He is finishing his last year of preschool and has really enjoyed Purple Panda.  He loves legos, being outside, exploring and reading.  He is in a lego club at the library and you can see in the pic above what he made.  Maddie got him an experiment kit for his birthday which is right up his alley.  He loves to tell us know what he will do when he is grown up, like stay up all night and drink soda!  He has started tball, just finished swimming lessons and is doing running club again.  He likes to stay busy busy!  We love you buddy!

1st Dental Exam

She was cheesing and styling for her first dental appointment.  She did a great job and picked the Cotton Candy flavored cleaning paste.  Helps that they show movies at the dentist!

Birthday Girl Turns 3

Maddie is 3!  Wow Wow Wow!  I can't believe my little girl is 3 and going on 17!  :)  She has quite the personality.  I don't know where she gets it but she is independent, stubborn and very vocal. :)  She wants to do everything Clayton does and even boss him around some.  She has been very busy taking a dance class and started back in gymnastics and swimming lessons this month.  She has gotten really into Hello Kitty and her favorite show is Doc McStuffins.  I think she could end up being a vegetarian, she just doesn't care for meat.  Oh but she would eat a Popsicle for breakfast everyday if I let her.  (Ok, it happens once in a while in a weak moment).  We love our little princess and know she will be a great "big sister" soon!